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Joint Out of Place
General Information
A joint out of place is a subluxation, or slight dislocation, of one of the ribs where they attach to the spine. This means that the rib head is slightly disjointed caused by a sprain of the ligaments that surround these joints. The pain is extremely localized and usually follows the course of the rib and is reproducible on palpation.
Examining by using light pressure and touch.